By Ignatius Okpara, Enugu – Five different groups in South East Nigeria, including students organisations on Monday staged a peaceful rally in support of the recent renewed call on the Economic And Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC to expedite action in the trial of ex-governors, that have case to answer, especially that of Abia, Orji Uzor […]
Agabus Pwanagba, Jos – Following the Chlorine explosion at a water treatment plant in Jos, the Plateau State Capital, which killed 8 persons and left over 100 persons hospitalized, Governor Simon Lalong, said the State Government will set up an independent committee to investigate the cause of the explosion. Lalong disclosed this Monday, when he […]
*Say Performance Very Impressive, Visible The Ijaw ethnic nationality in the Federal Capital Terriroty (FCT), have joined thousands of Bayelsans at home and in the diaspora endorsed Governor Seriake Dickson for a second term in office. They include Abuja chapter of Ijaw Youth Council (IYC), University of Abuja chapter of Ijaw Students Union. In their […]
President Muhammadu Buhari has ordered a thorough investigation of the chlorine gas explosion in Jos, Plateau State at the weekend, in which many people were killed and more injured. In a message of commiseration to the families of the victims and to the government and people of Plateau state over the incident, President Buhari said […]
By Ignatius Okpara, Umuahia – The Abia state government, has debunked the claim by the governorship candidate of the All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA), Mr. Alex Otti during the last election, that there was an attempt on his life in his private guest house in Abuja. Chief Press Secretary, CPS to Governor Okezie Ikpeazu, Mr. […]
By IGNATIUS OKPARA, Enugu – Three socio-political organizations in Abia state, have petitioned President Muhammadu Buhari over the delay in the trial of former governor of Abia state, Dr. Orji Uzor Kalu for his alleged looting of the state during his eight-year administration. The groups, includes Ndi Abia League, Abia Youths Consultative Forum and Abia Peoples […]
By IGNATIUS OKPARA, Enugu – Determined to fish out all ghost workers in the 17 Council Areas of Enugu state, Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi has inaugurated an 11-man committee on Local Government Staff Audit and Biometrics Data Capturing Exercise. Inaugurating the committee Friday, the governor, mandated them to discharge their duties diligently in order to save […]
Bayelsa State Governor, Hon. Seriake Dickson has, again, condemned the use of youths as political thugs and instruments of violence. He also called on all well-meaning individuals and corporate organisations to partner with his administration to develop sports in the state. The governor, represented by the State Deputy Governor, Rear Admiral Gboribiogha John Jonah (Retd), […]
By IGNATIUS OKPARA, Umuahia – The Abia state chapter of All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), has raised the alarm over alleged moves by the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in the state to influence the decision of the election petition tribunal sitting in Umuahia. The party, in a statement signed by its chairman, Mazi Charles Ezeh, […]
By Ayo Balogun – The Lagos Taskforce on Environment and Special Offence Unit has arrested 132 miscreants across the state. Fifty-nine of the arrested miscreants have been arraigned at the Special Offence Court, Alausa while 23 under aged miscreants had been referred to the correctional homes for rehabilitation in the state Ministry of Youth and […]
By Collins Amadi – The Rivers State chapter of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has described the ongoing campaign of calumny against the former State’s Governor Chibuike Amaechi and his alleged indulgence by President Muhammadu Buhari, as a sign of cowardice by a ‘drowning crime suspect’. In its reaction to a recent statement credited […]
By IGNATIUS OKPARA, Abakaliki – Apparently worried by impending danger of workers industrial action, Ebonyi State Government on Tuesday set up a 35-man committee led by an ex- governor of the state, Senator Sam Egwu, to resolve the crisis between it and labour unions over the payment of backlog salaries. The state Governor Dave Umahi, […]
Osun state chapter of the People’s Democratic Party on Sunday said it has uncovered plot by Osun state government to retrench no less than 10, 000 out of the acclaimed 21,000 workers in its employment. The modalities to be adopted to downsize according to PDP is being handled by a stalwart of All Progressive Congress, […]
By Collins Amadi, African Examiner – Combination of prudence and selfless dedication among other key factors have been identified as the reasons why Bayelsa State Government is not owing workers as well as pensioners’ salaries. Except the challenge of gratuity payment which has been on for about a decade, the South South State is not […]
*Bayelsa Pledges Collaboration *Sets Up Committee For A Detailed Plan Of Acton The Bayelsa State Governor, Hon. Seriake Dickson says, the State Government will set up a committee to collaborate with the management of the Oil and Gas free zone Authority of Nigeria to work out a detailed plan of action for the take off […]
By Ignatius Okpara, Owerri – Resident of Egbelu Nguru community in Ngor Okpala Council Area of Imo State are now living in perpetual fear and apprehension, following alleged invasion of the area by suspected kidnappers and rapists. AFRICAN EXAMINER gathered that the development had made some of the villagers to flee the community, especially young […]
*Petition EFCC, ICPC, Code of Conduct Bureau. By Ignatius Okpara, Enugu – Leaders of Igbo students in various institutions of higher learning in Nigeria, under the aegis of “Association of Igbo student leaders” have petitioned the Economic And Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Independent Corrupt Practices And Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) calling for the speedy […]
Governor Henry Seriake Dickson of Bayelsa State has enjoined Moslem faithfuls in the country to continue to live in peace with the adherents of other religions, noting that all religions are one and important, as his administration will continue to give equal recognition to all of them. The Governor, who gave the advice in his […]
By Agabus Pwanagba – Barely 24 hours after over 50 persons were killed in a bomb explosion in Gombe State, two explosions have hit Damaturu, the Yobe State capital. The twin blasts, which occurred at Phase 1 Eid praying ground were reportedly detonated by 2 female suicide bombers. According to the Nigerian army, at least […]
By Ayo Balogun – Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Thursday said that his administration will prosecute Prophet Temitope Balogun (TB) Joshua’s Synagogue Church of All Nation (SCOAN) in the aftermath of last week’s Coroner’s inquest verdict which called for the prosecution of the church. On July 7, 2015, the Coroner in Lagos recommended […]
